Lot 81074 – 1915 (Jan) 7 1/2h carmine, overprinted in reddish
Lot 81074 – 1915 (Jan) 7 1/2h carmine, overprinted in reddish
Lot 81074 – 1915 (Jan) 7 1/2h carmine, overprinted in reddish
Tanganyika » Mafia Island British Occupation » 1915 (Jan) “G. R. / MAFIA” Type 1 Overprint in Reddish Violet
Price realised
1’600 GBP
Estimate
1’200 – 1’800 GBP
Auction date
ven. 8 déc. 2017 à 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1915 (Jan) 7 1/2h carmine, overprinted in reddish violet, corner mint block of four (bottom two examples never hinged), top two examples missing overprint with ink initials “JDM” (J.D. Mackay who was the Governor), very fine and very rare multiple (SG £5’500+)
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2006) Catalogue ref: M3Ca
Catalogue
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